Legrand, North America · 2 months ago
Strategic Sourcing Specialist III
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expLegrand, North America is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist III will maintain supplier relations, develop procurement strategies, and conduct strategic sourcing activities to support vendor partnerships and ensure cost-effectiveness.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Maintain and promote sound relations with suppliers by taking ownership for sourcing activities by developing procurement strategies, active management of performance, contract negotiations and driving cost savings initiatives
Interface throughout the Legrand organization to leverage spend volume and existing global partnerships
Conducts strategic sourcing activities supporting the OCL/Legrand objectives for value-driven vendor partnerships and focused on risk management, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
Participates in supplier negotiations and contract preparation using structured processes
Coordinates with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and standards
Supports vendor partnerships and monitors performance using established KPI's, goals, and scorecards. Integrates new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials
Reviews market intelligence and analysis to anticipate price fluctuations
Uses ERP systems and other software tools to manage processes, create efficiencies, and control costs
Manage business-wide RFQs, bid and contract negotiations (domestic and international)
Negotiate long-term contracts to ensure optimum costs and reliable service and supply
Conduct Make vs. Buy analysis (full burdened costs)
Manage sustainability opportunities with suppliers
Performs other similar and related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field
5+ years' experience
Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills; both written and oral
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, etc
Familiarity with RoHS, Reach, Conflict Minerals
Familiarity with the following commodities: copper, fiber, metal
Familiarity with incoterms
Experience with logistics: LTL, small parcel, rail, ocean…etc
Strong negotiating and analytical skills; able to negotiate based upon market trends, exchange rate and inflation
Ability to work with cross-functional teams; product management, engineering, finance, purchasing and customer service
Analysis of freight carriers/invoicing
International freight quoting
NAFTA experience
Familiar with harmonized group codes
Experience with customs
Able to lead projects, kaizens, cost improvement initiatives
Preferred
JDE experience a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
High employer 401K match
Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
Short-term and long-term disability benefit plans
Above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave
Bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans
Paid time off to volunteer
Active/growing Employee Resource Group network
Company
Legrand, North America
Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures.
5001-10000 employees
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John Selldorff
President and CEO
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